“Close” (adjective) in Tunisian Arabic

In Tunisian Arabic, “Close” (the adjective, in the singular form) is written using the Latin script as:

(m) 9rib

(f) 9riba

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

قريب (m)

قريبة (f)

In Tunisian Arabic, “Close” (the adjective, in the plural form) is written using the Latin script as:

9rab

Using the Arabic script, it is written as:

قراب

Listen to these three words pronounced (audio)

 

Examples in sentences or statements

 
“I’m close by.”

(m) Hani 9rib.

(f) Hani 9riba.

.هاني قريب (m)

.هاني قريبة (f)

 
“We’re close to the restaurant.”

Hana 9rab lel restaurant.

.هانا قراب للرستوران

 
“My parents live close to here.”

Baba w ommi yosknou 9rab men houni.

.بابا و أمّي يسكنو قراب من هوني

 
“The cafe is close to the beach.”

El 9ahwa 9riba lel b7ar.

.القهوة قريبة للبحر

 
“The ball was close to going in!”

El koura kenet 9riba 3allekher bech todkhol!

!الكورة كانت قريبة علّخر بش تدخل

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Close” (adjective) in Lebanese Arabic